Davis City, IA Demographics

A map of Davis City's Population by Race

Davis City, Iowa has an estimated population of 160, a large decrease from the 179 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.4% White, 5.0% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Davis City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Davis City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Davis City, that probability was 4.4% in 2020 and 10.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Davis City is ranked the 752nd most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Davis City was ranked the 717th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Davis City's White Population

151 residents of Davis City, or 94.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Davis City is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Davis City ranks 64th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis City's White population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Davis City's population has decreased from 97.8% to 94.4%.

Davis City is more White than neighboring Leon (93.5% White), Lamoni (79.8% White), and Cainsville (91% White). Davis City is less White than neighboring Pleasanton (100% White), and Blythedale (97.9% White).

Davis City's Black Population

0 residents of Davis City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Davis City is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Davis City ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis City's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Davis City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Davis City is less Black than neighboring Leon (0.1% Black), and Lamoni (4.4% Black).

Davis City's Asian Population

0 residents of Davis City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Davis City is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Davis City ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis City's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Davis City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Davis City is less Asian than neighboring Lamoni (2.5% Asian).

Davis City's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Davis City, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Davis City is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Davis City ranks 933rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis City's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Hispanic residents' share of Davis City's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.6%.

Davis City is more Hispanic than neighboring Pleasanton (0% Hispanic), and Blythedale (0% Hispanic). Davis City is less Hispanic than neighboring Leon (4.2% Hispanic), Lamoni (3.5% Hispanic), and Cainsville (2.8% Hispanic).

Davis City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Davis City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Davis City is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Davis City ranks 298th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Davis City's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Davis City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leon (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lamoni (1.7% Native American/Other).

Davis City's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Davis City, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Davis City is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Davis City ranks 772nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Davis City's population has increased from 1.7% to 5.0%.

Davis City is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasanton (0% Multiracial), Leon (1.7% Multiracial), and Blythedale (2.1% Multiracial). Davis City is less Multiracial than neighboring Lamoni (8% Multiracial), and Cainsville (6.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.